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David Pastrnak celebrates his overtime goal in a 4-3 win.

Why a bridge deal may be the solution for the Bruins and David Pastrnak

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 23: David Backes #42 of the Boston Bruins and his teammates acknowledge fans after the Ottawa Senators defeat the Bruins 3-2 in overtime of Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Bruins radio announcer Dave Goucher leaving for Las Vegas

NESN hires Alex Kraemer as a Bruins reporter

In championship battles, Boston's favorite foils are folks from St. Louis August 14, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Boston Bruins center David Backes (42) skates towards the net with stick of Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan resting on his shoulder leading to his goal during the second period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Monday, April 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

David Backes has something to prove in his second year as a Bruin August 5, 2017 | 1:43 PM

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 4: Ryan Spooner #51 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at TD Garden on April 4, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Lightning 4-0. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Bruins avoid arbitration with Ryan Spooner July 26, 2017 | 12:00 AM

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 10: Ryan Spooner #51 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden on December 10, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Ryan Spooner's future with the Bruins may be in an arbitrator's hands July 22, 2017 | 12:00 AM

The Bruins went to scout two players. They found Bobby Orr instead July 20, 2017 | 1:15 PM

Boston, MA - 2/07/2017 - New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hoist three of the five Lombardi championship trophies the team has won during the rally on city hall plaza. The New England Patriots are celebrated during a victory parade in Boston. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Metro, Reporter: Globe Staff, Topic: 08parade, LOID: 8.3.1553838056.

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Predicting the next title for each of our Big 4 July 13, 2017 | 10:29 AM

06/19/2011 - Boston, MA - TD Garden - Boston Bruins owner Jeremy M. Jacobs, cq, gave remarks during a breakup press conference at the TD Garden on the Sunday after the big Stanley Cup win. Story by Fluto Shinzawa/Globe Staff. Dina Rudick/Globe Staff.

Should Jeremy Jacobs have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame? June 27, 2017 | 12:54 PM

Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs listens to a reporter's question during a news conference in Boston, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. The Bruins were eliminated from the NHL hockey playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jeremy Jacobs elected to Hockey Hall of Fame June 26, 2017 | 7:46 PM

JUNE 15, 2017--SUNRISE, FLORIDA
Shawn Thornton, a former Boston Bruins player known as the team's enforcer, is now the Florida Panthers VP for business operations.
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Shawn Thornton traded the penalty box for the front office June 24, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Bruins pick Finnish defenseman at No. 18 June 23, 2017 | 10:02 PM

Colin Miller, a hard-shooting, puck-moving defenseman, scored six goals for the Bruins last season.

Bruins lose Colin Miller to Golden Knights in expansion draft June 21, 2017 | 9:34 PM

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron humbly accepts his fourth Frank J. Selke Trophy during the NHL Awards Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

Patrice Bergeron wins fourth Selke Award June 21, 2017 | 9:20 PM

Ryan Spooner went 11-28-39 last season, sixth on the Bruins in points.

Bruins could be Vegas dealers on eve of expansion draft June 20, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Bruins captain Zdeno Chara and Tuukka Rask.

The Bruins protected these 11 players from Vegas' expansion draft June 19, 2017 | 6:58 PM

Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis, right, falls as he tries to pass the puck while under pressure from Boston Bruins defenseman Colin Miller.

The Bruins left these 19 players unprotected from Vegas' expansion draft June 19, 2017 | 6:42 PM

NHL trade chatter heats up ahead of Vegas' Expansion Draft June 15, 2017 | 5:36 PM

Bruins' Ryan Spooner gets checked into the Senators' bench during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.

8 Bruins players at risk ahead of NHL expansion draft June 15, 2017 | 5:00 AM

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: Craig Anderson #41 of the Ottawa Senators slides to save a shot from Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins during the first period of Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Brady or Gronk? The Departed or The Town? Brad Marchand shares his picks. June 6, 2017 | 12:24 PM

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy during game between the Mighty Molars youth baseball team and the Tax Warriors in Providence, RI. May 23, 2017.

Coaching Little League or Bruins, Bruce Cassidy feels right at home June 3, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney takes questions from reporters during a news conference, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Boston. The NHL hockey team are bringing head coach Bruce Cassidy back next season, dropping the interim tag from his title as a reward for leading the team back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bruins prospect Linus Arnesson to return to play in Sweden June 2, 2017 | 2:32 PM

Wilmington, MA - 7/12/2016 - Charlie McAvoy (L) and Anders Bjork chat together during Bruins development camp at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, MA, July 12, 2016. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
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Bruins sign Notre Dame standout May 30, 2017 | 4:54 PM

With NHL General Managers moving away from employing “pure’’ enforcers, 2013-14 most likely marked the final season for Shawn Thornton in a Boston Bruins uniform. This season, Thornton found himself as the lead story on national publications for all the wrong reasons, making the decision to resign him that much more easier for Peter Chiarelli. Whether it was landing a blindside punch after a slew foot, which landed Thornton a 15-game suspension or spraying a water bottle in the face of PK Subban during a playoff game, Thornton’s no longer an asset for the Bruins. Overall, the two-time Stanley Cup winner appeared in 64 games, tallying eight points while racking up 74 penalty minutes during the regular season and one assist in 12 postseason games played. Heading into this offseason, Chiarelli and Co. should rely on the plethora of cheap, young talent hiding in Providence, rather than sign Thornton to an extension. Whether it’s Justin Florek, Matt Fraser, Bobby Robins, Alexander Khokhlachev, Ryan Spooner or Seth Griffith, it doesn’t really matter, each player will come at a cheaper price tag than Thornton, while gaining NHL experience. Grade: F

Shawn Thornton admits he 'never really enjoyed' being an enforcer May 30, 2017 | 11:29 AM

Bobby Orr goes airborne after scoring the goal that won the Stanley Cup for the Bruins on May 10, 1970.

An unforgettable goal, even for the goalie who gave it up May 10, 2017 | 3:53 PM

OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 21: David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins leads teammates Brad Marchand #63 and Patrice Bergeron #37 to the bench to celebrate his second period goal against the Ottawa Senators in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on April 21, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Which Bruins are likely to be protected from expansion draft? May 8, 2017 | 9:34 AM

Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal with Bruins teammates Ryan Spooner (51), Charlie McAvoy (73), David Pastrnak (88) and Brad Marchand (63) during second period of Game 2 Stanley Cup playoff action against the Senators, in Ottawa, Saturday, April 15, 2017.

5 things on the Bruins' offseason to-do list May 5, 2017 | 3:53 PM

05/02/2017 Cam Neely (cq) was a Boston Bruins morning press-conference, where he and the teams owners talked about the Bruins past season. Globe StaffPhotograph Jonathan Wiggs Reporter:Topic

It’s clear that the Bruins are still in building mode May 3, 2017 | 9:34 AM

Boston Bruins hockey team owner Jeremy Jacobs listens during a news conference to reflect on this past season, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Boston. The Bruins made it back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons before losing game six to the Ottawa Senators. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jeremy Jacobs says firing coach Claude Julien was 'overdue' May 2, 2017 | 9:38 PM

Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy stands behind his team after a 3-2 loss against the Senators during overtime in game six of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Boston.

3 reasons to be optimistic about the Bruins’ future May 2, 2017 | 5:00 AM

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 01: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins lies on the ice after taking a hit in the first period while playing the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on May 1, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Penguins star Sidney Crosby leaves Game 3 following hit to head May 1, 2017 | 8:36 PM

Bruins will bring back Bruce Cassidy as coach April 26, 2017 | 8:28 AM